[by the time he's returned, she's got most of her task done - save for those tomatoes for the last few plates - and has even in possession of a kettle, a bowl and strainer of tea leaves and spices. she gives him a flickering glance of regard, murmuring a thank-you for the supplies and make quick work of cutting and placing what was needed before attending to the tea.
she repeats the same trick she'd done to toast the food earlier, this time just keeping one hand under the kettle while the other hangs onto it.]
Just a moment.
[not quite as fast as an electric kettle, but not a long wait, either.
once everything's brewed and poured, she hands over the cup to him:] Here you are. Wait a minute or two for it to cool a bit.
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she repeats the same trick she'd done to toast the food earlier, this time just keeping one hand under the kettle while the other hangs onto it.]
Just a moment.
[not quite as fast as an electric kettle, but not a long wait, either.
once everything's brewed and poured, she hands over the cup to him:] Here you are. Wait a minute or two for it to cool a bit.